BATTLEFIELD BACKSTORY: During a conversation with the caretaker of the Belle Grove Mansion last winter, he expressed his concern about a nearby Belgian-owned quarry operation and the threat it posed to the historic property. Blasting at the quarry, he said, could damage the mansion, which dates to 1797. He was not pleased. Cedar Creek, of course, is where the Union army snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on Oct. 19, 1864. My visit on a blustery late-February day included a visit to the out-of-the-way site where the 8th Vermont courageously attempted to hold off the Rebels during the battle. I highly recommend. (Click at upper right to enlarge and click here for all posts on this blog.)
Saturday, November 7, 2015
CEDAR CREEK IN VIRGINIA: Belle Grove mansion
BATTLEFIELD BACKSTORY: During a conversation with the caretaker of the Belle Grove Mansion last winter, he expressed his concern about a nearby Belgian-owned quarry operation and the threat it posed to the historic property. Blasting at the quarry, he said, could damage the mansion, which dates to 1797. He was not pleased. Cedar Creek, of course, is where the Union army snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on Oct. 19, 1864. My visit on a blustery late-February day included a visit to the out-of-the-way site where the 8th Vermont courageously attempted to hold off the Rebels during the battle. I highly recommend. (Click at upper right to enlarge and click here for all posts on this blog.)
